Sean Darby '99 Brown Engineering Graduate can highlight specific opportunities for you in San Jose, CA at Stryker Endoscopy. Are you interested in an engineering career in the Medical field? Those students who are either graduated or will be graduating shortly (until December or so) would be prime candidates. Email Sean.Darby@stryker.com for more information and job descriptions for San Jose positions.
In addition to our San Jose division, we do have other divisions in
the United States and worldwide. In the states, we have facilities in
California, Texas, Michigan, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Please
direct students interested in these other divisions to our website,
www.Stryker.com for more information. Sean would still be glad to be the
liaison between these other divisions and those students.
Sean Darby
Sr. Design Engineer
Stryker Endoscopy
5900 Optical Court
San Jose, CA 95123
t. 408.754.2876
f. 408.754.2507
Sean.Darby@stryker.com
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Social Enterprise Job Opening: Engineering & Design Manager
Social Enterprise Job Opening: Engineering & Design Manager
Job Description
Are you an engineer looking for a fast-paced management position that exposes you to all facets of product design? Do you have a passion for social enterprise and want to use your technical skills to improve the livelihood of African farmers?
Anza is looking for an exceptional Engineering & Design Manager (EDM) to lead product development and manage our engineering and design team.
Company Description
Anza is an award-winning international development startup that develops low-cost, income-generating technologies for African farmers. We have impacted over 2500 lives with solar cookers and hand-sanitation solutions in East Africa, but have recently shifted our focus to a revolutionary pushcart that has been in development for 6 months. By enabling more efficient transport of water and other agricultural products, the Anza cart provides users with a 15x-30x first year return on investment and the means to pull themselves out of poverty. Anza is the Swahili word for “start,” and economic empowerment for the bottom billion starts here.
Position Description
Anza is seeking a driven and experienced engineer to lead the design of innovative products that will bring life-changing income to millions of impoverished Africans.
Following a successful pilot of the Anza cart in April, we plan to turn our prototype pushcart into a commercial-grade product that can be mass-produced to meet enormous demand in East Africa. The EDM will lead this process. In addition to managerial experience, the ideal candidate will have technical experience throughout the product development process. This includes experience with front-end design brainstorming, rapid prototyping, engineering for manufacturability, and optimization for shipping.
Anza hopes to transform millions of lives, and you will be an integral part of our management team as we work toward that goal.
Responsibilities
• Lead a small team of mechanical engineers and industrial designers to build a final Anza cart that is suitable for mass production and distribution.
• Work directly with the CEO to organize and implement piloting of Anza cart prototypes in Africa to gain direct user feedback and design input.
• Work directly with manufacturers in Asia to setup the Anza cart for mass production.
• Create a prototyping shop capable of supporting R&D as Anza grows.
• Refine and expand our product line to meet the needs of East African farmers and consumers in other regions as our operations grow.
Skills/Experience
• Background in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on product development (minimum of 3-5 Years of experience working in all phases of product development required)
• Engineering degree from a four-year college required, advanced degree a plus
• Extensive experience leading product prototyping, prior work in an innovative product development environment a plus
• Expertise in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Engineering project management experience required, work with industrial designers a plus
• Swahili and/or Mandarin proficiency a plus
Work Style/Character
• Passion for international development and design for $1-a-day consumers
• Self-motivated, “can do” attitude; able to work well independently and in teams
• Flexibility to work in a constantly changing startup environment
• Willingness to travel extensively to East Africa and work in a hands-on environment with African farmers and engineers
• Creative and imaginative with an interest in product design
Compensation
Anza offers compensation commensurate with comparable enterprises.
Location and Travel
Position is based out of Washington, DC, but extensive travel to Africa and Asia will be required.
TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@anzatechnologies.com. Please write “EDM Job Opening” in the subject line.
To learn more please visit our website at www.anzatechnologies.com.
Job Description
Are you an engineer looking for a fast-paced management position that exposes you to all facets of product design? Do you have a passion for social enterprise and want to use your technical skills to improve the livelihood of African farmers?
Anza is looking for an exceptional Engineering & Design Manager (EDM) to lead product development and manage our engineering and design team.
Company Description
Anza is an award-winning international development startup that develops low-cost, income-generating technologies for African farmers. We have impacted over 2500 lives with solar cookers and hand-sanitation solutions in East Africa, but have recently shifted our focus to a revolutionary pushcart that has been in development for 6 months. By enabling more efficient transport of water and other agricultural products, the Anza cart provides users with a 15x-30x first year return on investment and the means to pull themselves out of poverty. Anza is the Swahili word for “start,” and economic empowerment for the bottom billion starts here.
Position Description
Anza is seeking a driven and experienced engineer to lead the design of innovative products that will bring life-changing income to millions of impoverished Africans.
Following a successful pilot of the Anza cart in April, we plan to turn our prototype pushcart into a commercial-grade product that can be mass-produced to meet enormous demand in East Africa. The EDM will lead this process. In addition to managerial experience, the ideal candidate will have technical experience throughout the product development process. This includes experience with front-end design brainstorming, rapid prototyping, engineering for manufacturability, and optimization for shipping.
Anza hopes to transform millions of lives, and you will be an integral part of our management team as we work toward that goal.
Responsibilities
• Lead a small team of mechanical engineers and industrial designers to build a final Anza cart that is suitable for mass production and distribution.
• Work directly with the CEO to organize and implement piloting of Anza cart prototypes in Africa to gain direct user feedback and design input.
• Work directly with manufacturers in Asia to setup the Anza cart for mass production.
• Create a prototyping shop capable of supporting R&D as Anza grows.
• Refine and expand our product line to meet the needs of East African farmers and consumers in other regions as our operations grow.
Skills/Experience
• Background in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on product development (minimum of 3-5 Years of experience working in all phases of product development required)
• Engineering degree from a four-year college required, advanced degree a plus
• Extensive experience leading product prototyping, prior work in an innovative product development environment a plus
• Expertise in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Engineering project management experience required, work with industrial designers a plus
• Swahili and/or Mandarin proficiency a plus
Work Style/Character
• Passion for international development and design for $1-a-day consumers
• Self-motivated, “can do” attitude; able to work well independently and in teams
• Flexibility to work in a constantly changing startup environment
• Willingness to travel extensively to East Africa and work in a hands-on environment with African farmers and engineers
• Creative and imaginative with an interest in product design
Compensation
Anza offers compensation commensurate with comparable enterprises.
Location and Travel
Position is based out of Washington, DC, but extensive travel to Africa and Asia will be required.
TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@anzatechnologies.com. Please write “EDM Job Opening” in the subject line.
To learn more please visit our website at www.anzatechnologies.com.
The Bristol Community College-Upward Bound Program has a five-week summer science instructor position opening, which will start in a few days. We would be most grateful if you could please send the attached job description to your graduate students and professors. Here is a short description of the Upward Bound Program.
Upward Bound is a federally funded, national, pre-college educational program designed to assist high school students with the improvement of their academic skills. In Fall River, Attleboro and Taunton, the Upward Bound Program is sponsored by Bristol Community College. The major goals for each Upward Bound student are the successful completion of high school and entrance into a college or university. Upward Bound also provides expanded social, cultural and educational opportunities in order to broaden the background of each student.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provide instruction in one or more college-preparatory science
area (Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other science topic) in a six-week summer program. The Upward Bound Program is a federally-funded program to assist 66 college-bound high school students who are the first generation in their families to enter college. The students, who are from Fall River public schools, receive rigorous academic instruction and advisement to prepare for success in college.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and teach college-preparatory classes in one or more science area (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and/or additional laboratory science topics), their principles and applications; provide daily tutorial assistance to project participants; prepare written reports and evaluations on student progress; enforce all Upward Bound rules and regulations; assist in supervision at program events and activities; participate in all orientation and final weekend staff meetings and awards ceremony events.
QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related science field required, Master's preferred; a minimum of two years secondary school teaching or related experience; demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low-income and first-generation youth; bilingual abilities desirable.
POSITION STATUS: grant-funded position with no benefits.
SALARY/BENEFITS: $2,800.00 – with free room and board.
STARTING DATE: June 28, 2010-August 2, 2010 position based at an area residential college, Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons. Dates are subject to change.
APPLY TO: Screening will begin with applications received by April 16, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply on-line at our website at www.bristolcc.edu/jobs Attach a letter of intent, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Mr. Tafa Awolaju, Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action. Only on-line applications will be considered.
Upward Bound is a federally funded, national, pre-college educational program designed to assist high school students with the improvement of their academic skills. In Fall River, Attleboro and Taunton, the Upward Bound Program is sponsored by Bristol Community College. The major goals for each Upward Bound student are the successful completion of high school and entrance into a college or university. Upward Bound also provides expanded social, cultural and educational opportunities in order to broaden the background of each student.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provide instruction in one or more college-preparatory science
area (Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other science topic) in a six-week summer program. The Upward Bound Program is a federally-funded program to assist 66 college-bound high school students who are the first generation in their families to enter college. The students, who are from Fall River public schools, receive rigorous academic instruction and advisement to prepare for success in college.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and teach college-preparatory classes in one or more science area (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and/or additional laboratory science topics), their principles and applications; provide daily tutorial assistance to project participants; prepare written reports and evaluations on student progress; enforce all Upward Bound rules and regulations; assist in supervision at program events and activities; participate in all orientation and final weekend staff meetings and awards ceremony events.
QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related science field required, Master's preferred; a minimum of two years secondary school teaching or related experience; demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low-income and first-generation youth; bilingual abilities desirable.
POSITION STATUS: grant-funded position with no benefits.
SALARY/BENEFITS: $2,800.00 – with free room and board.
STARTING DATE: June 28, 2010-August 2, 2010 position based at an area residential college, Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons. Dates are subject to change.
APPLY TO: Screening will begin with applications received by April 16, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply on-line at our website at www.bristolcc.edu/jobs Attach a letter of intent, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Mr. Tafa Awolaju, Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action. Only on-line applications will be considered.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Apple job opportunity
Apple job opportunity for mechanical engineers with strong materials science backgrounds.
As a member of a cross-functional design team at Apple, you will help to create the next generation of the world's finest handheld devices. In addition to detailing out full design solutions, you will focus on R&D efforts supporting the integration of new/novel materials and manufacturing technologies into our products. This will involve identifying technologies, designing validation platforms, coordinating reliability testing and working closely with an extended Apple team to qualify appropriate technologies for production. A strong working knowledge of material science and excellent project management skills will be necessary to perform these tasks. You will be expected to present findings/recommendations to broader teams, so good communication/presentation skills are required. You will work closely with many different cross-functional teams including; Industrial Design, Reliability, Safety, Operations, Hardware, and Marketing.
Required Experience:
* BS in mechanical engineering and/or materials science required, MS Preferred.
* Strong background in materials science and manufacturing methods.
* Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to use statistical tools and techniques.
* 3-D CAD skills.
* A demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design.
* Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing.
* Working knowledge of finite element analysis theory and general mechanical engineering analysis.
* Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment.
Preferred Experience:
* Experience working with overseas manufacturers.
* Handheld/portable device experience.
* Unigraphics fluency desirable.
* Mandarin or Japanese language skills a benefit.
This position will require international travel (10%+).
Please contact Chris Prest (cprest@apple.com) with your resume if interested.
As a member of a cross-functional design team at Apple, you will help to create the next generation of the world's finest handheld devices. In addition to detailing out full design solutions, you will focus on R&D efforts supporting the integration of new/novel materials and manufacturing technologies into our products. This will involve identifying technologies, designing validation platforms, coordinating reliability testing and working closely with an extended Apple team to qualify appropriate technologies for production. A strong working knowledge of material science and excellent project management skills will be necessary to perform these tasks. You will be expected to present findings/recommendations to broader teams, so good communication/presentation skills are required. You will work closely with many different cross-functional teams including; Industrial Design, Reliability, Safety, Operations, Hardware, and Marketing.
Required Experience:
* BS in mechanical engineering and/or materials science required, MS Preferred.
* Strong background in materials science and manufacturing methods.
* Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to use statistical tools and techniques.
* 3-D CAD skills.
* A demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design.
* Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing.
* Working knowledge of finite element analysis theory and general mechanical engineering analysis.
* Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment.
Preferred Experience:
* Experience working with overseas manufacturers.
* Handheld/portable device experience.
* Unigraphics fluency desirable.
* Mandarin or Japanese language skills a benefit.
This position will require international travel (10%+).
Please contact Chris Prest (cprest@apple.com) with your resume if interested.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Fellows Sought for VA New England Healthcare Engineering Partnership
VA NEW ENGLAND HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING PARTNERSHIP
Boston and/or White River Junction, VT
Fellows Sought for VA New England Healthcare Engineering Partnership
Fellows are sought to help improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivered by the VA New England Healthcare System. The New England Healthcare Engineering Partnership (NEHCEP) was established to integrate systems engineering principles and methods into the fabric of VA healthcare operations. NEHCEP develops, tests, trains, and spreads innovative engineering solutions. NEHCEP is currently building a project portfolio with ongoing work in cancer screening, surgical safety, inpatient medicine, and in streamlining VA administrative processes. Additionally, NEHCEP participates in strategically-important projects initiated by the VA Office of Systems Redesign.
Fellows will: 1) Learn to apply systems engineering techniques to the improvement of health systems, 2) Directly observe clinical processes and procedures and will have the opportunity to pilot tests of change, 3) Use modeling and simulation software to manipulate VA datasets, and 4) Write at least one manuscript for submission to a medical quality or systems engineering journal. Graduates of this fellowship will have experience and qualifications to obtain employment in healthcare settings or pursue further training in healthcare systems engineering.
Fellows will be based at the Boston VA Medical Center or White River Junction VT VA Medical Center. Mentoring will be available through the host VA site and through affiliated engineering schools, which include Northeastern University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as well as through the Boston University School of Public Health, Medicine, and Management. Fellowship requirements include a master’s degree or PhD in an engineering field as well as US citizenship. A stipend is provided by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations; fellows with a master's degree earn approximately $30,000 and fellows with a PhD earn approximately $45,000. As of June 2010, there are two spots remaining. Start date can be mutually arranged.
To inquire about this fellowship, please contact Brian Shiner MD, MPH at:
brian.shiner@va.gov
(802) 295-9363 x6036
Boston and/or White River Junction, VT
Fellows Sought for VA New England Healthcare Engineering Partnership
Fellows are sought to help improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivered by the VA New England Healthcare System. The New England Healthcare Engineering Partnership (NEHCEP) was established to integrate systems engineering principles and methods into the fabric of VA healthcare operations. NEHCEP develops, tests, trains, and spreads innovative engineering solutions. NEHCEP is currently building a project portfolio with ongoing work in cancer screening, surgical safety, inpatient medicine, and in streamlining VA administrative processes. Additionally, NEHCEP participates in strategically-important projects initiated by the VA Office of Systems Redesign.
Fellows will: 1) Learn to apply systems engineering techniques to the improvement of health systems, 2) Directly observe clinical processes and procedures and will have the opportunity to pilot tests of change, 3) Use modeling and simulation software to manipulate VA datasets, and 4) Write at least one manuscript for submission to a medical quality or systems engineering journal. Graduates of this fellowship will have experience and qualifications to obtain employment in healthcare settings or pursue further training in healthcare systems engineering.
Fellows will be based at the Boston VA Medical Center or White River Junction VT VA Medical Center. Mentoring will be available through the host VA site and through affiliated engineering schools, which include Northeastern University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as well as through the Boston University School of Public Health, Medicine, and Management. Fellowship requirements include a master’s degree or PhD in an engineering field as well as US citizenship. A stipend is provided by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations; fellows with a master's degree earn approximately $30,000 and fellows with a PhD earn approximately $45,000. As of June 2010, there are two spots remaining. Start date can be mutually arranged.
To inquire about this fellowship, please contact Brian Shiner MD, MPH at:
brian.shiner@va.gov
(802) 295-9363 x6036
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
FTCP Seminar: Professor Sung Jin Kim from Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology
Fluids, Thermal and Chemical Processes Group
Division of Engineering and Center for Fluid Mechanics
Professor Sung Jin Kim
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology
Modeling and Sensing Techniques for
Thermal Analysis of Microsystems
Thursday June 10, 2010
Barus & Holley Room 190
11:00 AM
Abstract
The development of micro/nano fabrication technology has enabled the size of many engineering devices to shrink significantly over the past two decades. Among these are many micro thermal systems where fluid flow and heat transfer play an important role. These include micro heat exchangers, micro heat pipes, micro total analysis systems, micro pumps, ink jet heads, and so on.
This talk is intended to present a method for modeling transport phenomena in microstructures. It is followed by three types of micro-sensors developed for experimental investigation of fluid flow and heat transfer in microstructures. The modeling technique based on the averaging method is applied to thermal design and optimization of a microstructure. The micro-sensors can be used to measure the temperature distribution at the surface of a microstructure and the mass flow rate passing through it. Some of the latest micro thermal systems will be discussed with examples of application.
Division of Engineering and Center for Fluid Mechanics
Professor Sung Jin Kim
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology
Modeling and Sensing Techniques for
Thermal Analysis of Microsystems
Thursday June 10, 2010
Barus & Holley Room 190
11:00 AM
Abstract
The development of micro/nano fabrication technology has enabled the size of many engineering devices to shrink significantly over the past two decades. Among these are many micro thermal systems where fluid flow and heat transfer play an important role. These include micro heat exchangers, micro heat pipes, micro total analysis systems, micro pumps, ink jet heads, and so on.
This talk is intended to present a method for modeling transport phenomena in microstructures. It is followed by three types of micro-sensors developed for experimental investigation of fluid flow and heat transfer in microstructures. The modeling technique based on the averaging method is applied to thermal design and optimization of a microstructure. The micro-sensors can be used to measure the temperature distribution at the surface of a microstructure and the mass flow rate passing through it. Some of the latest micro thermal systems will be discussed with examples of application.
Presentations by Molecular Nanophotonics Group at ICFO
Five Short Presentations by the
Molecular Nanophotonics Group at
ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona, Spain)
Thursday, June 10th
10:30am in Barus and Holley 751
Professor Niek van Hulst: Overview of Nanophotonics Research at ICFO
Daan Brinks: Femtosecond Phase Control of Hot Spots at a Coupled Antenna
Alberto Curto: Single Quantum Dot Emission Close to a Metal Rod Antenna
Dr. Martin Kuttge: Non-Linear Nanostar Plasmonic Ruler
Dr. Riccardo Sapienza: Photonic Mode Density Probed by Single Molecule Approaches
Brief Biography: Niek van Hulst obtained his PhD in Molecular and Laser-physics at the University of Nijmegen (the Netherlands). In 1990, he became an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, and in 1997, he became full Professor in Applied Optics, at the MESA+ Institute for NanoTechnology (Enschede, the Netherlands). In 2005, he joined ICFO – the Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona, Spain) as ICREA Research Professor and senior group leader in the area of NanoPhotonics. Professor van Hulst is the author of over 200 refereed papers on single molecule detection, near-field optics, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, non-linear optics, macro/biomolecules, atomic force microscopy, nanophotonic structures and photonic crystals. Professor van Hulst has also been the recipient of a 1997 Shell Research Stimulation Award, 2003 Körber European Science Award, and 2009 Advanced Investigator Award of the European Research Council.
Molecular Nanophotonics Group at
ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona, Spain)
Thursday, June 10th
10:30am in Barus and Holley 751
Professor Niek van Hulst: Overview of Nanophotonics Research at ICFO
Daan Brinks: Femtosecond Phase Control of Hot Spots at a Coupled Antenna
Alberto Curto: Single Quantum Dot Emission Close to a Metal Rod Antenna
Dr. Martin Kuttge: Non-Linear Nanostar Plasmonic Ruler
Dr. Riccardo Sapienza: Photonic Mode Density Probed by Single Molecule Approaches
Brief Biography: Niek van Hulst obtained his PhD in Molecular and Laser-physics at the University of Nijmegen (the Netherlands). In 1990, he became an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, and in 1997, he became full Professor in Applied Optics, at the MESA+ Institute for NanoTechnology (Enschede, the Netherlands). In 2005, he joined ICFO – the Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona, Spain) as ICREA Research Professor and senior group leader in the area of NanoPhotonics. Professor van Hulst is the author of over 200 refereed papers on single molecule detection, near-field optics, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, non-linear optics, macro/biomolecules, atomic force microscopy, nanophotonic structures and photonic crystals. Professor van Hulst has also been the recipient of a 1997 Shell Research Stimulation Award, 2003 Körber European Science Award, and 2009 Advanced Investigator Award of the European Research Council.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Process Engineer
Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Process Engineer I
(Position is located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Please apply on-line at www.torayfilms.com)
Summary:
Supports the manufacturing process using engineering skills to assess, manage, implement, improve or revise processes, with the goal of improving efficiency of operation, safety and the consistency of product quality. Develops procedures that facilitate the adoption of standardized processes that support future expansion. Monitors the effectiveness of processes and quantifies results and presents findings to management. Prepares detailed reports and analysis for use by management in measuring overall production efficiency.
Job Duties:
• Assesses and documents existing processes. Implements and evaluates changes to existing processes designed to enhance productivity, safety or product quality. Develops new processes as required.
• Develops and maintains process documentation systems ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated, in the correct format and can be accessed with minimal difficulty.
• Monitors daily production, collecting and analyzing data in order to recognize trends and potential problem areas. Develops proactive approach to problem solving through the early identification and understanding of problem areas.
• Utilizes recognized statistical process control techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need for the introduction of new processes/procedures.
• Interfaces with engineering, production, quality control and other associated areas in defining and developing required processes.
• Interacts with customers to provide technical service of products.
• Interacts closely with new product development group to assist in implementation and scale up of new products on the production lines.
• Some travel may be required (up to 10%)
Qualifications:
• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 0-2 years practical work experience in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with thermoplastics for film applications preferred
• Manufacturing experience through a previous internship preferred
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Beth Eustis (Brown '89)
Human Resources Manager
Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
50 Belver Ave.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Office: (401)-667-4230
(Position is located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Please apply on-line at www.torayfilms.com)
Summary:
Supports the manufacturing process using engineering skills to assess, manage, implement, improve or revise processes, with the goal of improving efficiency of operation, safety and the consistency of product quality. Develops procedures that facilitate the adoption of standardized processes that support future expansion. Monitors the effectiveness of processes and quantifies results and presents findings to management. Prepares detailed reports and analysis for use by management in measuring overall production efficiency.
Job Duties:
• Assesses and documents existing processes. Implements and evaluates changes to existing processes designed to enhance productivity, safety or product quality. Develops new processes as required.
• Develops and maintains process documentation systems ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated, in the correct format and can be accessed with minimal difficulty.
• Monitors daily production, collecting and analyzing data in order to recognize trends and potential problem areas. Develops proactive approach to problem solving through the early identification and understanding of problem areas.
• Utilizes recognized statistical process control techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need for the introduction of new processes/procedures.
• Interfaces with engineering, production, quality control and other associated areas in defining and developing required processes.
• Interacts with customers to provide technical service of products.
• Interacts closely with new product development group to assist in implementation and scale up of new products on the production lines.
• Some travel may be required (up to 10%)
Qualifications:
• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 0-2 years practical work experience in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with thermoplastics for film applications preferred
• Manufacturing experience through a previous internship preferred
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Beth Eustis (Brown '89)
Human Resources Manager
Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
50 Belver Ave.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Office: (401)-667-4230
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Seminar: "Surface Modification of Electrospun Micro-/Nano-Fibers for Protein Delivery"
ENGINEERING / BIOMATERIALS SEMINAR
Surface Modification of Electrospun Micro-/Nano-Fibers for Protein Delivery
Dhirendra S. Katti, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur, INDIA
Friday, June 4, 2010
B&H Room 190
2:00 p.m.
Abstract
Poly (l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) has been widely explored as scaffolds in tissue engineering. However, its hydrophobicity can adversely affect events such as protein adsorption and downstream cell adhesion in tissue engineering applications. Although surface modification techniques (high energy radiation / chemical treatment) to modify the hydrophobicity of PLGA can be useful at the macroscopic scale, their usefulness for micro-/ nano-meter scale objects can be limited due to adverse affects on physical properties. In this talk, I will present some of our recent studies on the surface hydrophilization of electrospun micro-/nano-fiber meshes of PLGA (85:15) by using the following techniques - blending with small quantities (0.5-2%) of a non-ionic surfactant Pluronic® F-108 (PF-108), mild chemical treatment and mild photo-chemical methods.
Surface Modification of Electrospun Micro-/Nano-Fibers for Protein Delivery
Dhirendra S. Katti, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur, INDIA
Friday, June 4, 2010
B&H Room 190
2:00 p.m.
Abstract
Poly (l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) has been widely explored as scaffolds in tissue engineering. However, its hydrophobicity can adversely affect events such as protein adsorption and downstream cell adhesion in tissue engineering applications. Although surface modification techniques (high energy radiation / chemical treatment) to modify the hydrophobicity of PLGA can be useful at the macroscopic scale, their usefulness for micro-/ nano-meter scale objects can be limited due to adverse affects on physical properties. In this talk, I will present some of our recent studies on the surface hydrophilization of electrospun micro-/nano-fiber meshes of PLGA (85:15) by using the following techniques - blending with small quantities (0.5-2%) of a non-ionic surfactant Pluronic® F-108 (PF-108), mild chemical treatment and mild photo-chemical methods.
Seminar: "Optical Antennas for Single Emitters"
Optical Antennas for Single Emitters
Tim H. Taminiau, ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona, Spain)
Thursday, June 3rd
4pm in Barus and Holley 190
Brief Biography: Tim Taminiau is a visiting researcher in the Division of Engineering at Brown University. Tim received his M.Sc. in Applied Physics from the University of Twente in 2005, and is currently completing his Ph.D. with Professor Niek van Hulst at the Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO) in Barcelona, Spain. During his graduate studies, Tim has also had visiting appointments at the California Institute of Technology and the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM). In 2008, Tim gave a keynote presentation at the 10th International Near-Field Optics Conference, and in 2009, he was an invited speaker at the SPIE Optics and Photonics Meeting and the Spring Meeting of the Materials Research Society (MRS). His extensive work on enhancing and redirecting single molecule and quantum dot emission with optical antennas has been published in Nano Letters, Nature Photonics, and Physical Review Letters.
Tim H. Taminiau, ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona, Spain)
Thursday, June 3rd
4pm in Barus and Holley 190
Brief Biography: Tim Taminiau is a visiting researcher in the Division of Engineering at Brown University. Tim received his M.Sc. in Applied Physics from the University of Twente in 2005, and is currently completing his Ph.D. with Professor Niek van Hulst at the Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO) in Barcelona, Spain. During his graduate studies, Tim has also had visiting appointments at the California Institute of Technology and the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM). In 2008, Tim gave a keynote presentation at the 10th International Near-Field Optics Conference, and in 2009, he was an invited speaker at the SPIE Optics and Photonics Meeting and the Spring Meeting of the Materials Research Society (MRS). His extensive work on enhancing and redirecting single molecule and quantum dot emission with optical antennas has been published in Nano Letters, Nature Photonics, and Physical Review Letters.
Web Development Intern at travel company
Web Development Intern
We are a local travel company (located in Davol Square although working remotely is possible) looking for a student to join our current team of five as a part-time developer. The main requirement is some web-development experience (we are currently working in PHP and Java), but this does not have to be extensive. This student would work closely with the CTO in building our core product.
We are backed by a startup accelerator program - Betaspring - in Providence, and are looking to launch at the end of August. We hope that any part-time developers we work with would consider continuing with us part-time or full-time after the summer.
Adam Waaramaa
CEO | Catapulter.com
Mobile: +1.401.632.9041
adam@catapulter.com
We are a local travel company (located in Davol Square although working remotely is possible) looking for a student to join our current team of five as a part-time developer. The main requirement is some web-development experience (we are currently working in PHP and Java), but this does not have to be extensive. This student would work closely with the CTO in building our core product.
We are backed by a startup accelerator program - Betaspring - in Providence, and are looking to launch at the end of August. We hope that any part-time developers we work with would consider continuing with us part-time or full-time after the summer.
Adam Waaramaa
CEO | Catapulter.com
Mobile: +1.401.632.9041
adam@catapulter.com
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